Honeycomb Shades
Duette® Honeycomb Shades
Duette® Honeycomb Shades are designed for energy efficiency, comfort, and versatile light control with a clean, modern look.
Energy Efficiency Guide
How Window Treatments Help Improve Comfort
Windows can be a major source of heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. The right Hunter Douglas window treatment can help improve comfort by adding insulation, reducing direct sun, and managing UV exposure.
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Insulation
Cellular shades are especially effective because their honeycomb structure traps air at the window. This helps create a buffer between the room and outdoor temperatures.
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Solar Heat Gain
Rooms with strong sun exposure may benefit from products that reduce heat and glare. Screen shades, roller shades, and certain light-filtering products can help make sunny rooms more comfortable.
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UV Protection
UV protection helps reduce fading on furniture, flooring, artwork, and fabrics. This is especially useful in bright rooms with extended sun exposure.
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Room Priority
Energy-efficient products are most valuable in rooms with large windows, cold drafts, intense sun, or year-round comfort concerns.
Recommended Hunter Douglas Options
These products are especially useful for comfort, insulation, glare reduction, and UV protection.
Honeycomb Shades
Applause® Honeycomb Shades
Applause® Honeycomb Shades offer practical energy efficiency and light control in a streamlined cellular shade design.
Roller Shades
Designer Roller Shades
Designer Roller Shades offer a clean, modern look with a wide range of light control options.
Screen Shades
Designer Screen Shades
Designer Screen Shades reduce glare and UV exposure while maintaining outward views.
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A Guiry’s designer can help you compare energy-efficient window treatment options based on window size, sun exposure, room use, and design style.
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Your Windows Are One of the Biggest Sources of Energy Loss
Up to 30% of a home’s heating and cooling energy is lost through windows. That means your windows play a major role in how hard your HVAC system has to work.
The right window treatments act as an added layer of insulation—helping reduce heat transfer and making your home more efficient and comfortable.
Insulation at the Window
Energy-efficient window treatments work by creating a barrier between your home and the outside environment.
- Air pockets trap heat (especially in honeycomb shades)
- Reflective materials reduce solar heat gain
- Tight fits minimize air leakage
The result: less heat transfer, more stable indoor temperatures.
Key Benefits
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Lower Energy Costs
Reduce the amount of energy needed to heat and cool your home.
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Improved Comfort
Maintain consistent temperatures throughout the day.
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Reduced Heat Gain
Keep interiors cooler during sunny months.
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Better Insulation
Retain warmth during colder seasons.
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UV Protection
Protect floors, furniture, and artwork from sun damage.
Smart Shades That Work for You
Motorized window treatments can automatically adjust throughout the day to optimize energy efficiency.
Examples:
- Close shades during peak sun hours to reduce heat gain
- Open shades in winter to capture natural warmth
- Schedule daily routines to reduce HVAC usage
This adds another layer of efficiency—without any effort.
Start Saving Energy with the Right Window Treatments
Upgrade your home with solutions designed for efficiency, comfort, and style.